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RADIOLOGY TECHNICIAN SCHOOLS
Radiology technicians take xrays
and administer nonradioactive materials into patients' bloodstreams
for diagnostic purposes. Some specialize in diagnostic imaging technologies,
such as computerized tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging
(MRI). Radiologic technicians and technicians, also referred to as radiographers ,
produce xray films (radiographs) of parts of the human body for use
in diagnosing medical problems.
They prepare patients for radiology
exams by explaining the procedure, removing articles through which
xrays cannot pass and positioning patients so that the parts of the
body can be appropriately radiographed.To prevent unnecessary radiation
exposure, these workers surround the exposed area with radiation protection
devices, such as lead shields, or limit the size of the xray beam with
collimation.
Radiology technicians position radiographic
equipment at the correct angle and height over the appropriate area
of a patient's body. Using instruments similar to a measuring tape,
they may measure the thickness of the section to be radiographed and
set controls on the xray machine to produce radiographs of the appropriate
density, detail, and contrast. They place the x ray film under the
part of the patient's body to be examined and make the exposure. They
then remove the film and develop it.
ULTRASOUND TECHNICIAN SCHOOLS
Diagnostic medical ultrasound technicians, also known as ultrasound
technicians ,
use special equipment to direct nonionizing, high frequency sound waves
into areas of the patient's body. ultrasound technicians operate the equipment,
which collects reflected echoes and forms an image that may be videotaped,
transmitted, or photographed for interpretation and diagnosis by a
physician.
Ultrasound technicians begin by explaining the procedure
to the patient and recording any medical history that may be relevant
to the condition being viewed. They then select appropriate equipment
settings and direct the patient into positions that will provide the
best view.
To perform the exam, ultrasound technicians use a transducer,
which transmits sound waves in a cone- or rectangle-shaped beam. Although
techniques vary with the area being examined, ultrasound technicians usually
spread a special gel on the skin to aid the transmission of sound waves.
Viewing the screen during the scan, ultrasound technicians look for subtle visual
cues that contrast healthy areas with unhealthy ones. They decide whether
the images are satisfactory for diagnostic purposes and select which
ones to show to the physician.
NUCLEAR MEDICINE TECHNICIAN SCHOOLS
Nuclear medicine technicians operate
cameras that detect and map the radioactive drug in a patient's body
to create diagnostic images. After explaining test procedures to patients,
technicians prepare a dosage of the radiopharmaceutical and administer
it orally, by injection, or another means.
They position patients and start
a gamma scintillation camera, or “scanner,” which creates images of
the distribution of a radiopharmaceutical as it localizes in, and emits
signals from, the patient's body. The images are then displayed on
a computer screen or on film for a physician to interpret.
When preparing the radiopharmaceuticals,
nuclear medicine technicians adhere to safety standards that keep
the radiation dose to workers and patients as low as possible. technicians
keep patient records and record the amount and type of radionuclides
received, used, and discarded.
RADIOLOGY TECHNICIAN SCHOOL
ASSISTANCE
Radiology Technician schools
have one thing in common: they are difficult! Think about the
amount of diagnostic medical imaging knowledge you must
learn to earn the diagnostic medical imaging certificate you
desire. You'll have no time for fun and games!
Luckily there are many online diagnostic medical
imaging resources that will help you understand the information
taught by those old radiology technicians.
The problem is that this information can be hard to find because of
the enormous amount of radiology technician
links out there on the world wide web.
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Health
and Medicine Directory - Medmark is a great resource
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